“Exchange the role of guest for that of host.” That’s one of the so-called 36 Strategies, a collection of ancient Chinese proverbs whose provenance is uncertain.
Viewpoint: Seeing the Light
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Sex, Television and Berlusconi’s Path to Power
Standing in their uniform miniskirts and stilettos, three young women bend over ironing boards, pressing men’s shirts before a live studio audience. They’re competing to be schedine, young women who dance a little, wear little and say little on Quelli Che …
Gates, Buffett Talk Charity With China’s Wealthy
Gates, Buffett Talk Charity With China’s Wealthy Two of the wealthiest men in the world — Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, also known in China as “Ba-Bi” — are there on a mission to talk to the super rich about how to give back to society. At a mock, 17th century French chateau, Gates and […]
Champion Button looks to the future with Brawn
Jenson Button is celebrating his first world championship and already looking forward to repeating his triumph with the Brawn GP team next season.
Giant horse to tower over UK countryside
A sculpture of a giant white horse taller than the Statue of Liberty is set to tower over the countryside as part of an unusual scheme to help revive the fortunes of a depressed region of England. The 50-meter equine artwork was Tuesday announced as the winner of a competition to design a landmark to dominate the skyline of the Ebbsfleet Valley, set to be a new stop on the Eurostar London-to-Paris rail link.